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Studiomaster expands and uprates FOH loudspeaker offerings for 2024

Studiomaster has widened its FOH loudspeaker portfolio coming out of Q1, with a lineup of new and uprated replacement series and brand new product type designs. Four completely new active loudspeaker series offer compact columns, 2-way point-source cabs, and vertical and horizontal compact line arrays.

The Direct MX series column array is a 127 dB/2000 W column array design, available in two system configurations; with the 6 x 3’’ mid frequency/1 x high frequency 1’’ precision compression unit armed column array, respectively (and literally) coupled with a compact 10’’ and 12’’ reflex sub enclosure in the Direct 101 MX and Direct 121 MX. 

The Direct MX boasts a complement of on-board power and control features, enabling it to function as a stand-alone sound-reinforcement solution without the requirement for any outboard equipment. A 4-channel mixer, angle-mounted on the rear of the sub, has two switchable Mic/Line inputs with discrete gain and reverb controls, one Hi-Z instrument jack input, and a stereo input on L/R phono connectors or Bluetooth 5.0 for external playback sources.

A 24-bit DSP with a simple one-control encoder offers three pre-configured operating modes - music, speech and DJ - 3-band master EQ with sweepable mid, overall digital gain control, high-pass filter, dual-channel limiter, and recallable user programmable presets. An XLR mix output operates in combination with a digital delay line of up to 100 m in providing for the properly time-aligned configuration of several Direct MX column arrays within larger venue spaces. An independent sub level control is also included in the mixer section.

The Direct MX provides a self-contained, scalable solution that can be rapidly deployed and set up in minutes, without rigging, flying or mounting loudspeakers, or requiring external mixer and processing equipment. With its combined secure mating and fixed internal connectivity system (no cables), the all-wood constructed two-piece column assembly and sub enclosure are instantly fixed or dissembled, and can be packed and safely transported in the available padded carrier bags and sub cover. Direct MX systems are available in both black and white colour schemes.

The Vortex series is Studiomaster’s latest iteration of the active 2-way, mid/top portable PA format. The injection-moulded cabinets sport full-face steel mesh grilles and are designed around a proprietary-developed coaxial driver. Vortex 10A, 12A and 15A models are loaded with 10’’, 12’’ and 15’’ variants of this transducer, respectively. The cabinets are driven with 1400 W (peak), 2-channel integrated amplifier modules.

Pole mounting and rigging are provided for with dual top-hats and five M10 flying points, while integral top and side handles make for easy lifting and carrying. The cabinets’ asymmetrical trapezoidal form provides a horizontal axis tilt, enabling the cabinets to be used in stage monitoring applications. The onboard electronic feature set includes four input sources - two Mic/Line and a stereo line level mini-jack with discrete gain control; the additional provision of Bluetooth 5.0 stereo playback connectivity, and a Link output on XLR.

A 24-bit DSP, with a simple rotary select and push encoder, offers selectable pre-configured operating modes - music/speech/live/DJ/monitor - 3-band EQ with sweepable mid, gain, high-pass filter, dual-channel limiter, and a digital delay line of up to 100 m to enable time-alignment in multiple loudspeaker systems.

The accompanying 15SA and 18SA active compact sub bass cabinets offer a choice of LF reinforcement, with 2400 W (peak) onboard amplification delivering up to 132 dB and 134 dB LF SPLs, down to 45 Hz and 43 Hz respectively. Onboard DSP provides for high-pass filter, gain and delay line control.

There are also two new V-series ultra-compact active line array systems - the V26, comprising the miniature V26A horizontal array element and V26SA compact 15’’ sub, and the V6 lightweight, PP injection-moulded, 2-way conventionally configured line array and V6SA compact 15’’ sub.

Measuring 354 mm high, 205 mm across and 340 mm deep, and weighing 8.5 kg, the V26A is loaded with two vertically aligned 6.5’’ MF drivers and a waveguide mounted multi-drive HF array of eight 1’’ transducers. Delivering a 120° x 8° (H x V) coverage, its narrow form factor offers a line array solution for much smaller venues or spaces presenting challenging infill requirements.

Integrated dual channel power amplification delivers 400 W MF and 150 W HF power, making the diminutive cabinet capable of up to 129 dB SPL. The A26SA has a 1200 W power amplifier with a near identical SPL capability and LF response down to 40 Hz. DSP on both the V26A and V26SA provides control of gain, 3-band EQ, crossover points, hi-pass filter, delay line and output level.

From two to eight V26A elements can be stacked or flown (with up to two subs), or two V26A pole mounted on a sub, with elements coupled together at adjustable angles of 0° to 8°, and the V26 mounting cradle securely locking the whole system in place.

The V6A presents a more conventional line array element profile with its two 6.5’’ MF drivers loaded either side of a 3’’ HF unit. It’s equipped with a reinforced composite PP enclosure. The 550 W onboard 2-way power amplification and high 132 dB max SPL and compact dimensions - together with the 2000 W powered V6SA compact 15’’ sub - make it suitable for all manner of small and medium sized venues and events.

Like the V26, the V6 has onboard DSP providing gain, 3-band EQ, crossover, hi-pass filter, delay and output level parameters. And like the V26, the V6 has a remote control capability via RS485, running on Windows 10/11 and providing more extensive control parameters including phase reverse, input/output gains, multi-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiters and more.

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